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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,152.58, 1,017,584.42 and 495,575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,152.58, 1,017,584.42 and 495,575.25 is: 684,104.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,152.58 : 1,017,584.42 = 495,575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,152.58/1,017,584.42 = 495,575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,152.58x = 1,017,584.42 × 495,575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,152.58x = 504,289,650,859.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,289,650,859.73/737,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,104.85

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